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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 553.93 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 553.93 and 254.33 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 553.93 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/553.93 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 553.93 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 140,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,881.77/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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